Ravel Morrison set for QPR loan after Sam Allardyce runs out of patience with star

Ravel Morrison looks likely to move to Queens Park Rangers on loan as West Ham run out of patience with the midfielder.

Morrison, who was an outside bet to make Roy Hodgson’s World Cup squad following some outstanding early-season performances, is not in Sam Allardyce’s squad for tonight’s match against Norwich.

He moved to Upton Park from Manchester United two seasons ago and, despite suffering from a possible hernia, is wanted by Harry Redknapp to aid QPR’s promotion bid.

Allardyce said: “Ravel is still complaining about the groin problem. Listening to our medical staff there is no problem, he can carry on. Instead of gritting your teeth and getting on with it… he’s not the type.”

West Ham rejected an offer from Fulham for Morrison last month but look likely to accept £10million in the summer.

Back-to-back wins have seen the Hammers move up to 15th in the Barclays Premier League after a dismal couple of months, with Allardyce left bemoaning a fall in impact from former Manchester United youngster Morrison.

"Some come, rise to the occasion and then don't realise how far they have risen, then all of a sudden when they start realising where they have gone that can be a little bit of a problem," he added.

"You have a lot of other players that are challenging his (Morrison's) position and doing a better job than him. I'm always disappointed if no one gives me selection problems.

"I like the fact that you have to see how players deal with being left out - are they going to be professional or unprofessional about it?"

Allardyce refused to answer any further questions on Morrison at his press conference on Monday morning, with rumours surfacing shortly afterwards that Morrison was set to move away on a temporary basis.

QPR boss Harry Redknapp told Sky Sports News after his side's loss to Derby: "It's a possibility, I've been trying to ring Sam all day. I think he'd like to come and if Sam wants to loan him, we're here."

Premier League: The desperate battle for survival

Premier League: The desperate battle for survival

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THE BOTTOM 11

Just seven points separate 11 teams

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SWANSEA

Has victory in the South Wales derby ever been as important as it was on Saturday? As a rookie boss, Garry Monk needs all the help he can get and the 3‑0 win over Cardiff has given the squad a new belief at a crucial time following the sacking of Michael Laudrup. Two glamour games against Napoli beckon this month but a Europa League exit would not harm Swansea’s hopes of staying in the Premier League.

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HULL

West Brom's loss appears to be Hull’s gain as Shane Long has already made his presence felt since his £7million move last month. At Sunderland on Saturday he scored his second goal in three games and his pace caused havoc for the hosts — Wes Brown saw red after bringing down Long in the fourth minute. More from him and £6.5m arrival Nikica Jelavic, who also scored on Saturday, will see Hull safe.

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ASTON VILLA

Despite Villa being 12th in the table only Fulham have a worse home record in the Premier League and the bad news for Villa supporters is they have some critical games to play on their own turf. Paul Lambert’s side lack a presence in central midfield and the fact they brought in a striker on loan from the Championship, Wigan’s Grant Holt, is not exactly the sign of a club on the up.

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STOKE

Across the midlands, it’s the away form that is causing the problems with Stoke’s record being the second worst in the top flight. Stoke were very solid during the Tony Pulis years and finished with the seventh-best defence last term. They need to regain that steel as Mark Hughes’s side have conceded the third most goals in the League this time (40) with only Cardiff and Fulham worse off.

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CRYSTAL PALACE

What a turnaround. Tony Pulis has won seven matches since being appointed on November 23 and Palace now play with a defensive organisation unthinkable under Ian Holloway. Resilience has been supplemented with creativity through some astute January business. Joe Ledley and Tom Ince scored on their debuts and Palace have a fighting chance, especially given the improved home form and the raucous Selhurst Park crowd.

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WEST HAM

Sam Allardyce’s proven track record and an injury list that is finally abating suggest West Ham have real hope of staying up. Their early season defensive resilience — six clean sheets in their first 10 League games — has shown signs of returning while Andy Carroll’s imminent return, punctuated by a ban, will increase their attacking potency. There is, however, a tough run-in with Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs and Man City in their last six fixtures.

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NORWICH

Norwich's fate could effectively be sealed by 4.45pm on April 12. If they are in the bottom three after playing at Fulham that day then they are probably down as their last four fixtures are against Liverpool (what are the odds on Luis Suarez getting five this time?), Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal. Yes, they did surprisingly draw 0-0 against Manchester City on Saturday but that was only their second point against a top-seven side this term.

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SUNDERLAND

Sunderland looked doomed when Paolo Di Canio was axed in October but Gus Poyet has galvanised an underperforming squad to take 23 points from his 18 games in charge — as well as guide them to the Capital One Cup Final. With a daunting run of away games ahead, Sunderland’s Premier League survival will depend on their form at the Stadium of Light — where they have already been beaten eight times this season.

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WEST BROM

It has been a rollercoaster ride for Albion fans since Pepe Mel took charge last month. Yes, they did earn draws against Everton and Liverpool — the latter when Mel’s men fought back well after a sorry first half. However, they lost 4-3 to Aston Villa having been 2-0 up after just nine minutes and were outplayed at Crystal Palace on Saturday, losing 3-1. It will be interesting to see whether the points against the Merseyside teams are a sign of things to come or a false dawn.

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CARDIFF

Four defeats in five matches suggest the jury is out on Vincent Tan’s controversial decision to sack Malky Mackay and replace him with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Aston Villa, Hull, Fulham and Crystal Palace comprise four of their next five home games. Seven January signings need to bed in quickly. Wilfried Zaha must address concerns over his attitude while Mats Moller Daehli and Jo Inge Berget have to adapt from life at Molde.

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FULHAM

Sunday’s draw at Manchester United showed that a fighting spirit still exists in this beleaguered squad. Four points adrift from safety, the margin for error is smallest at Craven Cottage and much will rely on £11m January signing Kostas Mitroglou hitting the ground running when his Fulham career finally starts. Rene Meulensteen is already under pressure and they will need a series of battling displays to avoid relegation for the first time in 14 years.